We are currently organising our Pamir Hwy trip through the Wakhan Valley (departing on 23 Aug). I just read on BBC that the Taliban have recaptured the Kunduz district which borders with Tajikistan along the valley. Any ideas on whether this is likely to cause security issues during a trip through the Wakhan valley?

Kunduz is not near the Wakhan corridor: it's close to the Tajik border with Uzbekistan. I don't see how this could cause any issues, especially if you're talking about staying on the Tajik side of the Wakhan corridor.

The Taliban is active in Kunduz and seized control of the northern district about a day ago. Government forces have pushed back and recovered some ground, but it is not clear how much control the government has at this time.